Strolling Through Beautiful Castle Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina, sometimes known as Bosnia-Herzegovina and informally as Bosnia, is a country in Southeast Europe. Bosnia and Herzegovina is a country with a unique history, culture, and lovely landscapes. It has a medieval heritage and well-preserved castles.

Blagaj Fort is located outside of the town of Blagaj. This castle was once home to King Herceg-Stjepan. The way up to the castle includes rocky ruins, once part of the surrounding fortress town. It is one of the largest in the region, with sheer stone walls and medieval turrets. From the castle one gets lovely views of the town and the river in the valley. Blagaj is a protected national monument.

Biljela Tabija or the White Fortress, overlooks the old quarter of Sarajevo. It dates back to the mid-1500s. The castle perches on the edge of a cliff and offers awesome views of the city. It is a protected national monument and is being restored. The Vratnik Citadel, which the fortress overlooks, is a beautiful medieval area of Sarajevo.

Bobovac is a medieval fortified city near the present-day town of Vares. The fortress dates back to 1349. It has been home to Bosnian rulers and local kings. At one time, the Bosnian crown jewels could be found here. The fortress has a mausoleum where the skeletons of nine kings were discovered. Bobovac was the last seat of the Bosnian rulers before the Ottomans took over in the mid-1400s.

The small fortress of Citadel Počitelj is still inhabited today. It was built in the late 14th century. It is a good example of medieval and Ottoman design. It has been well preserved.

Doboj Fortress is among the oldest fortified sites in Bosnia. It dates back to the 15th century. The fortress has a recognizable tower, the Captain’s Tower, square-shaped and overlooking the valley. Today the castle has archaeological exhibits and is an entertainment venue.

Jajce Castle is located in the historic fortress town of Jajce. The castle was built in the 14th century, at which time the city was the capital of an independent Bosnia. The castle overlooks the Old Town of Jajce. It provides amazing views of the surrounding green mountains and the famous Jajce Waterfall right in the heart of the city.

Ostrozac Castle is located high on the edge of a valley, overlooking the Una River. It was built in the 16th century. Since then the interior of the castle has been gutted, giving it an eerie atmosphere due to this Gothic architecture.

Srebenik Fortress is one of the oldest and best-preserved castles in Bosnia. It dates back to 1333. The fortress is found in the far north of the country, near the city of Srebenik. It was the birthplace of the first king of the country. Srebenik Fortress sits high up on a rock, which is isolated from the surrounding hills. Visitors can get to the fortress by crossing a bridge.

Tesanj Castle is among the largest castles in Bosnia. The castle was built in the 15th century and is located in the city of Tesanj. It perches atop a hill overlooking the city. At one time it was an important Ottoman stronghold and had an army in residence.

Travnik Castle is part of the lovely town of Travnik. The old quarter of the town was once part of the fortress. The central tower of the castle is well preserved. It is home to a museum that covers the history of the town. Visitors can walk around the sides of the walled area to get great views of the surrounding landscape.